Lofoten Caravan Camping in Northern Norway is one of about 1050 campgrounds you can vote for. (Photo: lofoten.com) According to Camping Norway there are about 1050 campgrounds in Norway, and to spend holidays in camper vans, caravans or tents together… Read More ›
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The Vikings Used Comfortable Shoes
One of the original boots found in the Oseberg Burial Mound dating back to 834 AD. (Photo: skinnblogg.blogspot.no) A number of complete Viking Age shoes found in Scandinavia and England have the same characteristics. They are flexible, soft and mostly… Read More ›
The Saga of Halfdan the Black
Viking Warrior illustrated by Norwegian concept artist Stian Dahlslett © ‘Heimskringla’, also called the Norwegian Kings’ Sagas were written down by the Icelander Snorri Sturlason around the year 1220 AD and includes the Saga of Halfdan the Black (c. 810… Read More ›
This Is Norway’s Most Popular Children’s Book
The three Billy Goats Gruff are as usual on their way up to the meadow to eat and get fat. But on the way they see a new sign: “Water Park – 200 meters.” The middle goat says; Oh, couldn’t… Read More ›
The Sound of the Bronze Age
Rock carving from Alta showing a person to the left possibly holding a lure. (Photo: NRK) Musician Jens Kloster from Tromsø has trough research recreated a 3000 years old Bronze Age lure. The trombonist had been asked to play on… Read More ›
Bakklandet – The Wooden Village in Trondheim
If you are traveling to Trondheim in Central Norway, you should take the time to visit Bakklandet with its charming wooden houses, cafés and beautiful backyards. It is located on the east side of the river Nidelven between Bakke Bridge… Read More ›